Pakistan (PK)
Pakistan is South Asia's second-largest country and a land of extraordinary contrasts — from the towering Karakoram peaks in the north to the bustling port city of Karachi on the Arabian Sea.
Capital: Islamabad
Region: Asia
Language: Urdu
Currency: PKR (₨)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 20)
Emergency: 15
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Public Holidays 2026
16 holidays in Pakistan. Some may vary by region.
February 2026
Thu 5
Kashmir Day Public Holiday
Youm-e-Kashmir
Kashmir Solidarity Day. Public holiday; rallies and road disruption possible, especially in major cities.
March 2026
Mon 23
Pakistan Day Public Holiday
Youm-e-Pakistan
National holiday commemorating the 1940 Lahore Resolution. Official events and security closures, especially in Islamabad.
Fri 20
Eid-ul-Fitr Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Fitr
End of Ramadan. Date subject to official moon sighting; government holiday period typically spans several days.
Sat 21
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period continues; transport is extremely busy.
Sun 22
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period ends. Verify official announcement.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Youm-e-Mazdoor
International Workers' Day.
Wed 27
Eid-ul-Adha Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Adha
Feast of Sacrifice. Date subject to official moon sighting; government holiday period typically spans several days.
Thu 28
Eid-ul-Adha Holiday Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha holiday period continues; livestock markets and travel affect cities.
Fri 29
Eid-ul-Adha Holiday Public Holiday
Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha holiday period ends. Verify official announcement.
June 2026
Wed 24
Ashura (9 Muharram) Public Holiday
Ashura — 9 Muharram
Security restrictions and mobile-service suspensions may occur in major cities. Date subject to moon sighting.
Thu 25
Ashura (10 Muharram) Public Holiday
Ashura — 10 Muharram
Security restrictions and processions in many cities. Date subject to moon sighting.
August 2026
Fri 14
Independence Day Public Holiday
Youm-e-Azadi
National Independence Day from British rule in 1947.
Wed 26
Eid Milad-un-Nabi Public Holiday
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Prophet Muhammad's Birthday — 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448. Date subject to moon sighting (may be August 25); processions and closures possible.
November 2026
Mon 9
Iqbal Day Public Holiday
Youm-e-Iqbal
Birthday of poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal. Public holiday if formally notified.
December 2026
Fri 25
Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas Public Holiday
Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas
National holiday marking the birthday of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah; Christmas also observed by Christian communities.
Sat 26
Day after Christmas Optional
Christian holiday
Often listed for Christian public servants; verify employer policy for observance.
Note: Some holidays in Pakistan apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.